What are you backing Today? Part 2

CAUTION: Had a couple of quid dutched on the two favs Mr Freedom and Whizz kid.

Whiz kid got up in the last strides which was ok for me but for those who backed Mr Freedom

Seen some smart ass rides in my time that went wrong but Robby Dunne wins the award for worst ride of the year.

Absolutely no reason to be holding the horse up when he was travelling all over those in front of him his exaggerated hold up tatics cost punters a right few quid.
 
My reason for making, High Treason my single bet ( 9/1 )....€90,000 3 y.o. half sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chase ( stayed 2 1/2 mile General Custard, out of bumper winner/ useful hurdler ( 2m- 3m winner ).

Now 6/1

All the best.

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Nearly had a heart attack I thought you had backed him to win €90,000:lol: Good luck,,,,they get their fair share of bumper winners
 
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kensland said:
My reason for making, High Treason my single bet ( 9/1 )....€90,000 3 y.o. half sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chase ( stayed 2 1/2 mile General Custard, out of bumper winner/ useful hurdler ( 2m- 3m winner ).

Now 6/1

All the best.

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They only borrowed your money sure fire future winner..............that horse of Nicky's has got gears so a decnt race in the end,
 
Tanlic said:
CAUTION: Had a couple of quid dutched on the two favs Mr Freedom and Whizz kid.

Whiz kid got up in the last strides which was ok for me but for those who backed Mr Freedom

Seen some smart ass rides in my time that went wrong but Robby Dunne wins the award for worst ride of the year.

Absolutely no reason to be holding the horse up when he was travelling all over those in front of him his exaggerated hold up tatics cost punters a right few quid.
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I’m no fan if Robbie Donne but, to be fair to him Mr Freedom is the most bonkers horse in training at the moment ( he is also my favourite horse) and he doesn’t know him the way that Marc does.
 
This is my first post for a long time on the board, which just came to my attention again as i received the automated birthday greetings when I was 87 last week. I have been following UK based since 1951. Enough of that, but I thought the good wishes merited a reply. I considered the top class race on the UK mainland today from the point of view of punter value.

Wolverhampton (going forecast St) Market odds from 09.50. Luke Morris is top track jockey with a ride.
7.00 Early market expected 09.50 no's 4, 2, 6 indicating a win restricted to these. Theoretical,strong fav 5/4, contender 5/2, not expected longer than 5/4.

4. Evania 8 tips D2 LTO 32 (2/1 early mkt) 7/4 is my form assessment price so I would want the 2/1 to give me 10%. KP de Foy/D Muscutt are the in form combo.
2. Contact 3 tips D3 LTO 241? (3/1) 6/4 my form 15/8 required. Time off track is aginst this and I believe an AW debut?
6. Nolton Cross 3 tips C&DCD LTO 21 (7/2) 3/1 my form 7/2 required.

My comment: The strongest contender early has to be Evania, but I shall wait for any market moves nearer the off time. Whatever you support best of luck in running :)
 
Bete Noir said:
This is my first post for a long time on the board, which just came to my attention again as i received the automated birthday greetings when I was 87 last week. I have been following UK based since 1951. Enough of that, but I thought the good wishes merited a reply. I considered the top class race on the UK mainland today from the point of view of punter value.

Wolverhampton (going forecast St) Market odds from 09.50. Luke Morris is top track jockey with a ride.
7.00 Early market expected 09.50 no's 4, 2, 6 indicating a win restricted to these. Theoretical,strong fav 5/4, contender 5/2, not expected longer than 5/4.

4. Evania 8 tips D2 LTO 32 (2/1 early mkt) 7/4 is my form assessment price so I would want the 2/1 to give me 10%. KP de Foy/D Muscutt are the in form combo.
2. Contact 3 tips D3 LTO 241? (3/1) 6/4 my form 15/8 required. Time off track is aginst this and I believe an AW debut?
6. Nolton Cross 3 tips C&DCD LTO 21 (7/2) 3/1 my form 7/2 required.

My comment: The strongest contender early has to be Evania, but I shall wait for any market moves nearer the off time. Whatever you support best of luck in running :)
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Happy birthday and good luck with your selection.
 
4.55 W I thought it looked open with market range no's 4, 6, 3, 9, 7, 1. By recent form the fav looks OK Seas Of Elezaar (3/1) - J Butler/G Wood the combo in form recently. Seeking something each-way I would go Glorious Charmer - M Herrington yard in form (7/1).
 
As I posted I am an old man and first became interested in 1951 (Lester Piggott was a few months older than myself) when i began work as an apprentice at 15. During the half hour lunch-break I used to sit with the tradesmen who tried to find four for a Yankee each day. Their strategy was to look for selections on the on the Daily Mirror racecards that won or came 2nd last time out recently in the current season. I was despached with 11/- (55p) to find the bookie's runner in the nearby greasy spoon (no betting shops or online then and an account need to bet legally). 55p may not seem much but my wages were £2.50 a week and the tradesmen only got £10. With a win the spirits on the shop floor increased considerably :lol:. You probably couldn't care less about this stuff, but I stll have an interest after 72 years and long may it continue sez I - hopefully.

Southwell 7.00 is the top class race on the UK mainland today and looks difficult for punters IMO. A class 3 4yo+ extended sprint over 7f+ on St.
Early market expected 9.35 no's 9, 6, 2, 10, 4, 10, 13, 8, 1 indicating a very open contest. Theoretical strong fav 3/1, contender 13/2, not expected longer than 13/1.

6. Justcallmepete (4/1 early mkt) looks OK being supported (C4) LTO 12 with H Evans/D Costello combo in good form. OK for class/ability too.
2. Zip (4/1)(C&DD6) also supported with R Fahey also in from, alhtough I am not a fan of the yard as the overall strike-rate hovers around 10%, so which one's do you go for?
1. Steet Kid (11/1) (D2BF3?) not currently supported LTO 52 track fitness? KP de Foy/D Muscott combo have the best recent form. A speculative each-way punt?
13. Abnaa (11/1) (C&D2D4) not currently supported LTO 5. A Brittain/Mark Win(5) combo currently in form, another I could consider.

Comment: Perhaps just a watching brief today.
ATR form verdict just to compare with the above.
Zip is best when racing on the front end and, given his resurgent form, he enters calculations despite needing to register another personal best, having been nudged up 1lb for a C&D win 12 days ago. Course specialist Justcallmepete, who finished a close second in the aforementioned race, has a feasible chance on these terms and is also feared. However, preference is for FARASI LANE, who is 3lb lower than his last winning mark and is taken to benefit most from a solid early pace.

Top Tip: FARASI LANE (10)
Watch out for: ZIP (2)
 
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Not having a big bet but I do really like the chances of the fav Mayhem Mya in our late Queen's race......would imagine they'll be a huge crowd there today.
 
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